Horse drawn carriages in Savannah, GA may seem like an idyllic part of a vacation but in reality, it is a brutal and inhumane activity. Most people don't think about what the horses endure both during their time working and after their time in service

For years, animal activists in Ukraine have been protesting against the inhumane practices used to solve the stray animal problem. But their pleas have virtually gone unheard. And with the football tournamnent rapidly appraching, things have taken a turn

Rape Crisis Centers around the nation are some of the most valuable institutions to provide security, protection, and support for marginalized and abused populations. Sexual abuse ruins lives and affects people negatively for years after leading to:

LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) rights are simply not recognized in Malaysia. The nation retains its colonial era penal code criminalizing sodomy and oral sex. Social attitudes towards the LGBT community are also shaped by Islam,

Let's help Grace receive coverage so her case does not get dismissed. It is my understanding that the DA for the 25th Judicial District (which includes Tipton County) does not want to deal with these "issues" and dismisses cruelty cases quite often

A coalition of leading environmental and social NGOs released an investigative report today exposing unsustainable logging operations certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) in Ontario's Kenogami Forest.

Poachers are slaughtering rhinos, already threatened with extinction, by the hundreds every year for the payoff. Rhinos urgently need your support. Please take action today, and join us in helping to protect these magnificent yet beleaguered animals.

Critics call it "the Secrecy Bill". And it comes at a time when several African countries are adopting promising new legislation on access to information. But campaigners say South Africa's draft Protection of Information Bill represents a step backwards.